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[ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ] Verdi - AidaSynopsisComposer: Giuseppe VerdiACT I. In ancient Egypt, near the royal palace at Memphis, Radam�slearns from the high priest, Ramfis, that Ethiopia soon may bringwar to the Nile valley. The young officer hopes he will be chosenas commander of the army, envisioning triumph so he can free hisbeloved Aida, Ethiopian slave of the proud Princess Amneris. Amneris,who herself loves Radam�s, jealously senses his feelings for Aidawhen the three meet. A procession led by the King arrives to confirmthat the Ethiopians are advancing on Thebes. He appoints the jubilantRadam�s as Egyptian commander, at which shouts of victory fill the air.Left alone, Aida is torn between her love for Radam�s and for hernative land: though now a slave, she is in fact the daughter ofAmonasro, king of Ethiopia. She prays to the gods for mercy.In the temple, as priestesses chant the praises of Ptah, priestsconsecrate Radam�s' sword in a sacred ritual.ACT II. Ethiopia has been defeated. Amneris, entertained by slaves,prepares for Radam�s' triumphal entry into Thebes. When Aida approaches,the princess dismisses her other attendants and tries to learn Aida'sprivate thoughts, first pretending Radam�s is dead, then saying he isstill alive. Certain from Aida's reactions � horror, followed by joy �that her slave loves Radam�s, Amneris leaves for the festivities.Aida reiterates her prayers.At the city gates, victory is celebrated in parade and dance, a ceremonyobserved by the King and Amneris. Radam�s is borne in and crowned witha victor's wreath. Captured Ethiopians follow, among them Amonasro,Aida's father, who signals her not to betray his identity as king.Impressed by Amonasro's eloquent plea, Radam�s asks as his reward thatthe priests' death sentence on the prisoners be overruled and that theybe freed. The King grants this, as well as Amneris' hand, but keepsAmonasro in custody.ACT III. On a moonlit bank of the Nile, Amneris is led by Ramfis to atemple of Isis for a wedding vigil. Nearby, waiting for Radam�s, Aidais overcome with nostalgia for her homeland. Amonasro, who suddenlyappears, preys on these feelings, forcing his daughter to agree to askRadam�s where the Egyptian army plans to enter Ethiopia. This she doeswhen Radam�s appears, ardent with dreams of their future life together.Just as he reveals the military secret, Amonasro steps out of hiding,and Ramfis and Amneris come forth from the temple. While Aida escapeswith her father, Radam�s surrenders to the priests as a traitor.ACT IV. In a temple of judgment, awaiting trial, Radam�s is unmovedby Amneris' offer to save him if he will renounce Aida and marry her.When he is led away, Amneris' pride dissolves, her love for Radam�srevealed by her agony in hearing him condemned to death. Enraged, theprincess curses the judges. Buried alive in a crypt, Radam�s is joinedby Aida, who has hidden there to share his fate. The lovers bid farewellto earth as Amneris, above the tomb, prays for peace.-- courtesy of Opera NewsIl Re dell'Egitto Dimitri KavrakosAmneris Dolora ZajickAida Aprille MilloRadames Placido DomingoRamfis Paata BurchuladzeAmonasro Sherrill MilnesUn Messaggero Mark W. BakerSacerdotessa Margaret Jane WrayConductor James LevineMetropolitan Opera OrchestraMetropolitan Opera Chorus David StivenderMetropolitan Opera Ballet Rodney GriffinStage Production Sonja FrisellCompliment of ptb^ [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ] |